Gilchrist County, Florida Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Gilchrist County, Florida
Gilchrist County, Florida Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
19,040
Median Age
43.2
Male Median
39.8
Female Median
46.7
Gilchrist County, Florida Population Growth

Gilchrist County, Florida Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +14.1%%.
+14.1%% Growth
Gilchrist County, Florida Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Gilchrist County, Florida Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43.2 | 19,040 |
| 2023 | 42.7 | 18,494 |
| 2022 | 42.7 | 18,070 |
| 2021 | 42.2 | 17,759 |
| 2020 | 41.7 | 18,245 |
| 2019 | 42.1 | 17,953 |
| 2018 | 42.5 | 17,615 |
| 2017 | 42.8 | 17,191 |
| 2016 | 42.3 | 17,033 |
| 2015 | 42.0 | 16,992 |
| 2014 | 41.3 | 16,948 |
| 2013 | 40.6 | 16,917 |
| 2012 | 39.7 | 16,880 |
| 2011 | 39.6 | 16,843 |
| 2010 | 39.5 | 16,683 |
Gilchrist County, Florida Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.5% |
| 5–17 | 15.7% |
| 18–24 | 8.4% |
| 25–34 | 11.4% |
| 35–54 | 24.0% |
| 55–64 | 14.8% |
| 65+ | 20.2% |
Dependency Ratios for Gilchrist County, Florida
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 70.7
- Youth Dependency:
- 36.2
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 34.5
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Gilchrist County, Florida
The median age in Gilchrist County, Florida is 43.2 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Gilchrist County, Florida is 19,040.
In Gilchrist County, Florida, seniors (ages 65+) make up 20.2% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Gilchrist County, Florida is aging.